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The symptoms of CmRD are similar to the physical symptoms of malnutrition, as the disease arises due to the poor absorption of lipids and fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamin E. For this reason, the disease is likely to be underdiagnosed by physicians. Fat-soluble nutrients are essential for growth, development, and normal bodily function.
Abetalipoproteinemia (also known as: Bassen–Kornzweig syndrome, microsomal triglyceride transfer protein deficiency disease, MTP deficiency, and betalipoprotein deficiency syndrome [2]) is a disorder characterized by abnormal absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins from food. [3]
Chylomicron retention disease (CMRD; OMIM #607689) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the SAR1B gene. Patients with CMRD present with chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, hypocholesterolemia, and low levels of fat-soluble vitamins.
Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, too much can put you at serious risk for toxicity including adverse side effects like kidney stones and high calcium levels in the blood.
Depending on the nature of the disease process causing malabsorption and its extent, gastrointestinal symptoms may range from severe to subtle or may even be totally absent. Diarrhea, weight loss, flatulence, abdominal bloating, abdominal cramps, and pain may be present. Although diarrhea is a common complaint, the character and frequency of ...
The two most common forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which plays a major role in bone health, immunity, and nerve communication between the brain and muscle ...
Vitamin D supplements are linked to many health benefits, including decreasing the chance of heart disease, supporting immune function, and aiding weight loss. New research suggests that calcium ...
Because vitamin D is fat-soluble, it is hypothesized that absorption would be improved if patients are instructed to take their supplement with a meal. Raimundo et al. [73] [74] performed different studies confirming that a high-fat meal increased the absorption of vitamin D3 as measured by serum 25(OH) D. A clinical report indicated that serum ...